Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the state of being absent

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the state capital of South Australia

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

later than; following

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

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From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

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From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

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From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

move upward

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

express in words

From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Sun shall not come to thy bed and say, "Awake, Darthula!

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Thy sleep is long in the tomb, and the morning distant far.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

at the time that

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading When wilt thou rise in thy beauty, first of Erin's maids?

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Awake, thou first of women!" oeDARTHULA.oe When the ladies retired to the drawing-room after dinner, Miss Fitzcarril proposed walking.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mrs. O'Sullivan was anxious that Adelaide and Caroline should study the good of their health by this exercise, but pleaded fatigue as an excuse for declining the promenade herself, wishing to profit by the opportunity their absence would afford, to interrogate Theresa as to the nature and extent of the Ballinamoyle property, and a thousand other _et cetera_.